Backbone Forest Trails Sunset Point & Backbone Forest Trails
2.5 mi · ▲ 170 ft · 55 min
Backbone Forest Trails Sunset Point & Backbone Forest Trails is a 2.5-mile out-and-back in Backbone State Forest near Strawberry Point, IA. The route reaches Backbone Forest Trails Sunset Point at the turnaround, 1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 170 ft of elevation gain. It scores 43/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
Elevation
0 mi1,050 – 1,145 ft3.0 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Backbone Forest Trails 42.64016, -91.54242
Nearest town Strawberry Point, IA
Weather
Sunrise 6:52 AMSunset 7:09 PM
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.0 mi in (~26 min). Leave by 6:23 PM for the 7:09 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Horses allowed on the whole route
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